Needs From: Belmont Office of Community-Engaged Learning and Service

Summary of Role:

Provide support to Office of Family Safety staff in facilitating and executing a variety of special events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Help execute and facilitate a variety of outreach and special events the Office of Family Safety is hosting or in which our office is participating (volunteer/internship fairs, community education events, donation drives, etc.) Provide support in set up, logistics, and clean up for events Be a representative for OFS at various community events/fairs; stand at OFS’s designated table and speak to those who come by Speak to community members on behalf of the office and educate people on the work of OFS and various opportunities for people to get involved (volunteering, internships, etc.) Provide basic education on interpersonal violence when appropriate

*Potential opportunity for other projects/responsibilities at the discretion of the Resource Coordinator

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Dear Potential Volunteer,

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, you are strongly encouraged to volunteer virtually rather than in person. In fact, many in-person volunteer opportunities have been cancelled in response to concerns over the virus. If you are considering volunteering for this Need, even though it’s not advised at this time, please be sure and contact the agency directly before signing up to make sure that the opportunity is still scheduled, and follow all of the CDC’s Guidelines to protect yourself and others.

If you choose to volunteer in person, you agree that you understand the associated risks and accept them.

For information about Virtual Volunteering, please check out http://getconnected.belmont.edu/virtual-volunteer-opportunities/

Stay safe and well!

Summary of Role:

Welcome and provide emotional support to victims of domestic violence Assist with the presentation and upkeep of a welcoming and supportive environment for survivors. Assist in administrative tasks

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Greet all victims as they enter the building and give them a brief introduction to and explanation of our centers Escort victims to and from court and stay with them if asked to do so by an advocate (JCAC location only) Make conversation with victims, especially those who are scared or emotional Educate victims and their families on domestic violence, the cycle of violence, and the Power and Control Wheel Perform administrative tasks such as answering phones, stocking paper and supplies, etc. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the centers, particularly the client kitchen and lobby, in order to provide a trauma-informed environment for clients Put out breakfast, lunch, snacks, and other food items for clients; Ensure that the center food is available to clients throughout the day Assist with sorting and putting away/putting out donation items Other duties and projects as requested

*Potential opportunity for other projects/responsibilities at the discretion of the Assistant Director of Community Engagement.

 

Visit Our Website for More Information

Dear Potential Volunteer,

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, you are strongly encouraged to volunteer virtually rather than in person. In fact, many in-person volunteer opportunities have been cancelled in response to concerns over the virus. If you are considering volunteering for this Need, even though it’s not advised at this time, please be sure and contact the agency directly before signing up to make sure that the opportunity is still scheduled, and follow all of the CDC’s Guidelines to protect yourself and others.

If you choose to volunteer in person, you agree that you understand the associated risks and accept them.

For information about Virtual Volunteering, please check out http://getconnected.belmont.edu/virtual-volunteer-opportunities/

Stay safe and well!

Summary of Role:

Provide support to Office of Family Safety staff in development-related tasks such as donation management, fundraising, interdepartmental newsletter and social media

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with donation sorting and management Help to recruit donation items Help to plan fundraising events and donation drives Conduct community outreach in order to recruit donation items and/or to request that individuals/organizations host donation drives for the Office of Family Safety Assist with the development of social media content (some basic graphic design involved) Develop and create the department’s monthly interdepartmental newsletter; Includes working with staff to obtain information for content, conducting research to find related content, and designing the newsletter Other duties and projects as requested

*Potential opportunity for other projects/responsibilities at the discretion of the Assistant Director of Community Engagement. 

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Summary

Having a clean space for our clients when they come to visit our centers is a vital part of the work that we do. It is part of our trauma-informed practice, and it helps show our clients that they are worthy of a beautiful space at which they can receive help and services. Having various groups such as companies, school groups, organizations, volunteer groups, etc. come and help us deep clean our centers is essential to our work. 

Responsibilities

Deep clean our centers including disinfecting furniture, client meeting rooms, the play area, and lobby area. Sort donations and organize donation closet 

 

Summary of Role:

The volunteer is responsible for providing support to Office of Family Safety staff in facilitating children’s services and hospitality support at the office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Play Pyramid Responsibilities

Coordinate check-in/check-out systems for children in the Play Pyramid Facilitate age-appropriate activities as well as child-initiated play Communicate strengths of child to parents after each visit

Additional Responsibilities if Children are not present

Make conversation with victims, especially those who are scared or emotional Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the FSC, particularly the client Living Room area in order to provide a trauma-informed environment for clients Put out/refill snacks, pastries, and coffee for clients; Ensure that the center food is available to clients throughout the day Assist with sorting and putting away/putting out donation items Other duties and projects as requested

*Potential opportunity for other projects/responsibilities at the discretion of the Assistant Director of Community Engagement.

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